Recently, the 2026 Global Supply Chain Strategic Partner Conference of Shandong Heavy Industry Group (Shandong Heavy Duty Truck Group) was successfully held in Jinan. The conference, themed "Technology Leading, Win-Win for the Entire Supply Chain," attracted over 2,000 participants, including supply chain partners and media representatives from around the world, to jointly envision future cooperation and development.

Strategic Layout: Building a New Ecosystem of "Four Chains" Collaboration

     In his address, the group's leader reviewed the company's outstanding achievements with the support of its global supply chain partners. Looking towards the "15th Five-Year Plan," China National Heavy Duty Truck Group will continue to promote technological innovation and leadership in new energy business, building a world-class full-series commercial vehicle group. To further deepen cooperation, the company proposed four collaborative directions:

- Win-Win Chain: Adhere to value co-creation and continuously improve competitiveness in technology, quality, cost, and service;

- Innovation Chain: Facing industrial transformations such as new energy and intelligent connected vehicles, build a close-knit R&D community;

- Smart Chain: Promote the digital transformation of supply chain management, achieving an upgrade from "human governance" to "data governance";

- Transparent Chain: Strengthen integrity and honesty, creating a transparent and compliant procurement ecosystem.

     The conference also released the "Supply Chain Integrity and Honesty Initiative," calling on partners to jointly uphold integrity and business ethics, and build a clean and upright cooperative environment.

Innovation Showcase: Intelligent Service System Debuts

      During the event, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) showcased its independently developed "Xiaozhong 1.0" high-level intelligent service system, vividly presenting its second-level response and proactive service capabilities through a scenario-based performance, highlighting the company's innovative achievements in the field of intelligent services. Attendees also visited several heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, and new energy vehicle models to gain a deeper understanding of product strength and technological progress.

Outstanding Performance: Multiple Breakthroughs Achieved in 2025

      In 2025, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruk), together with its partners, is expected to achieve total revenue exceeding RMB 225 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17%; vehicle sales are projected to exceed 450,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 25%. Among these, heavy-duty truck production and sales are expected to exceed 300,000 units, ranking first globally in heavy-duty truck sales.

     Domestic Market Growth: Heavy-duty truck and light-duty truck sales are projected to increase by 33% and 29% respectively, while VAN and pickup truck sales are expected to increase by 116% year-on-year. New energy heavy-duty truck and light-duty truck sales achieved even higher growth rates of 230% and 390% respectively.

     Overseas Market Records: Heavy-duty truck exports exceeded 150,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 11%, maintaining China's position as the number one exporter of heavy-duty trucks for 21 consecutive years. In September alone, exports exceeded 15,000 units, setting a new record for Chinese heavy-duty truck exports.

     This conference not only summarized the cooperative achievements of the past year but also clarified the future development path of supply chain collaborative innovation, digital transformation, and integrity building, injecting new momentum into global partnerships. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) will continue to work hand in hand with global partners to jointly promote the commercial vehicle industry toward green, intelligent, and international directions, and create a new situation of win-win development